My teenager just got her first smartphone, and I really want to make sure she stays safe when chatting with her friends since I have been worried about cyberbullying. I tried looking into the built-in settings, but they mostly just restrict contact times and do not actually let me see the contents of the conversations if a problem arises. Has anyone found a trustworthy software solution that works well on an iOS device without me having to do anything crazy like jailbreaking it?
Hey Alexis3, totally get your concern. I’ve been there too. For iPhone monitoring, I’d recommend mSpy. It’s a solid choice for parental control, lets you view text messages, and doesn’t require jailbreaking. Setup’s pretty straightforward, and it doesn’t drain the battery too much. Worth checking out. Also, just a thought, might be a good idea to have a chat with your teen about online safety and boundaries, can’t rely on apps alone, right?